Childhood Obesity Prevention Resources

Childhood nutrition, physical development and obesity are serious health and development issues. NAEYC has standards for nutrition and health in our early childhood program accreditation system and we work with coalitions on child nutrition program quality and funding. In 2010, NAEYC was pleased to receive a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to elevate the issue of childhood obesity prevention and to work with our network of experts, as well as state and local Affiliates, to provide resources to early childhood programs and advocates. Below is a compilation of a variety of resources.

Raising Awareness

Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States - triple the rate from just one generation ago. You can spread the word!